This site is a sort of museum in cyberspace full of odds and ends about life in Budleigh Salterton.
It celebrates among other things the connection between our corner of East Devon - birthplace of both Sir Walter Raleigh and Roger Conant, founder of Salem, Massachusetts - and the United States of America.
The site was inspired by the friendship link established in 2001 with the Cape Cod community of Brewster.

Sunday, 31 May 2009

In a Heartbeat at Budleigh Salterton Gala Week

Budleigh-based charity In a Heartbeat’s Sam Cochrane made an eye-catching appearance at the town’s Gala Week Fete on Saturday 23 May to promote the group’s Goody Box scheme.

In a Heartbeat had three marquees at the Fete as part of Gala Week offering a range of adventurous activities.

Face-painting was one popular choice for visitors.

Creations ranged from the starry…

to the stripey…

and the really scary.

There was a giant lawn darts game.

And a large Velcro target game.

There was a also a football game, a ring toss game and a pick & mix sweet stall.

Winners of the games got a lucky dip prize and there were lollipops for all who took part.

In a Heartbeat was formed in October 2007 and is run by an enthusiastic group of volunteers to try and make a difference in the local community while having lots of fun themselves.

About Me

Born in 1946, in Birmingham UK, of Scottish-Irish parentage, and brought up as a Roman Catholic. Early education may have driven me into teaching, in the belief that schools should offer a more enjoyable experience for children. Studied French at London University, specialising in 16th century literature. Then came 34 years of teaching French, along with red herrings and common sense, at Oundle School, Northamptonshire. Published articles in Etudes Rabelaisiennes, (a long time ago), and a couple of books - one big 'Oundle's War' (1995) - and one small 'The Scientist in The Cottage' (2013) - a biography of Henry Carter FRS (1813-95). Dabbles, and some people say meddles, in many areas. A passionate gardener, moved to Devon partly to grow ericaceous plants more easily. Other interests include family, cycling, walking, photography, reading, music, studying butterflies, chopping wood, DIY, playing on the scaffold tower, and networking for the Greater Good. Married to Anthea for over 40 years. Three children: Emily, Simeon and Rosanna, three granddaughters and two Bengal cats. Like an increasing number of my friends of my generation, I'm a cancer survivor – I hope!